Who does Ponyboy finally realize cares for him?

When Pony looks at Darry
Darry
Darry and Sodapop Curtis are Ponyboy's older brothers who, along with being greasers, are adjusting to life on their own. Darry has taken over the responsibility of guardianship, forfeiting college and working to enable the three of them to stay together.
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he sees that he is crying. In that split second, Ponyboy realizes that Darry does care for him, that he was just trying too hard. After losing his parents, Darry fears losing another loved one.
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What does Ponyboy finally realize?

Finally, Ponyboy stops acting like a spoiled child and realizes that Darry is firm with him for his own good. Ponyboy realizes that the strength of the group lies in the solidarity of its members, and he begins learning to temper his individual needs for the sake of the group.
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What made Ponyboy realize at last that Darry loved him?

When did Ponyboy realize that Darry really loved him? Ponyboy realizes that Darry really loved him when he saw Darry make the same expression that he did at his parents funeral. And Darry started to cry.
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Who did Ponyboy love?

Ponyboy loves his brother Darrel, but since the loss of their parents, Darrel has become different. He's suddenly raising his two teenage brothers, and has taken on all of the responsibilities of a parent.
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What does Ponyboy realize after talking to Randy?

Ponyboy feels reassured by his talk with Randy and realizes that Socs can be human and vulnerable.
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What does Ponyboy realize at the end of Chapter 7?

The realization that if he lives, he would have to stay in his parents' house, a place he hates, for the rest of his life is too much for the brothers. They decide to go home for the night. Ponyboy is the first one up the next morning and is making breakfast when Steve and Two-Bit stop by.
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Who died in outsiders?

How does Johnny die in The Outsiders? Johnny dies in the hospital as a result of the injuries he sustained when saving the children from the church fire.
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Who is Ponyboy's best friend?

Johnny Cade: Ponyboy's best friend. 16 years old, who is extremely quiet and lives with his alcoholic, neglectful and abusive parents. Dallas "Dally" Winston: A 17-year-old juvenile delinquent, he is the roughest and most volatile of the greasers, but cares more about Johnny than he does anyone else.
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Who loves more Ponyboy or anyone?

Who does Ponyboy love more than anyone else? Soda and Johnny.
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Is Ponyboy his real name?

Author S.E. Hinton wrote The Outsiders in her teens, inspired by the gang violence at her high school in Oklahoma. As her narrator, Ponyboy becomes the most familiar character to the reader—and remains emblematic of the book and its themes. His real name is Ponyboy, making him even more distinctive and memorable.
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When did Ponyboy realize Darry really loves him?

Answers 1. He realized how much Darry loved him when he saw him crying in the hospital.
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What does Ponyboy realize about Darry at the end of Chapter 6?

Q. What did Ponyboy realize about Darry? Darry was still angry at him.
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How does Ponyboy feel about Dally?

Ponyboy begins to understand Johnny's hero worship of Dally. Ponyboy likes his escapes from life — his books, clouds, and sunsets — but Dally isn't like the heroes in Pony's books; Johnny worships him because he is frighteningly real. The colors of the countryside continue to comfort the boys.
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What does Ponyboy realize about the Socs and the greasers?

After he meets Cherry at the movie theater, however, Ponyboy begins to realize that Socs are human just like greasers. He sees that he and Cherry appreciate many of the same things, like sunsets. His empathy for the Socs suffers a setback, however, after a group of them attacks him and Johnny in the park.
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When Ponyboy sees Darry in the hospital what does he finally realize how does Ponyboy react?

Answers 1. Ponyboy realized how much Darry loved him when he saw him crying. It was then he realized that Darry was hard on him because he wanted him to be the best he could be.....
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What did Ponyboy realize about Darry when he and Soda came to the hospital?

What did Pony realize about Darry when he and Soda came to the hospital? That Darry was crying that He never cried. Darry is being strict because he does not want to lose him.
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Who is the true hero in The Outsiders?

Ponyboy Curtis is the protagonist of The Outsiders. He is also the novel's narrator, which means that he shares his story of maturation from his own perspective. Ponyboy's struggle to reconcile his social class standing and gang membership with his individuality guides the entire novel.
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Who is the best character in The Outsiders?

In The Outsiders, the most admirable character is Sodapop. Sodapop is an admirable character because he is filled with positively warm energy that makes people feel good and he is an understanding person. Sodapop is an admirable character because he is filled with positively warm energy that makes people feel good.
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What color are Ponyboy's eyes?

Ponyboy is the youngest of the greaser gang. In the novel, Ponyboy has light-brown hair and greenish-gray eyes. He has a good build for his size and is a fast runner.
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What is Dally's last name in The Outsiders?

Dallas (Dally) Winston.
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What does Cherry Valance look like?

Sherri Valance is a 16 year old tuff (tough) looking girl who is a cheerleader. She has green eyes and long red hair, and because of her red hair, people call her Cherry instead of Sherri. She is always dressed sharp and is very good looking. She is part of the Social group, also known as the socs.
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Is outsiders based on a true story?

Though the real setting may cause you to wonder if Outsiders is based on a true story (like History's similarly located Hatfields & McCoys), this series is totally fictional. However, the cast and creators reveal that they still did a lot of research to make the story as authentic as possible.
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Who Killed Johnny in The Outsiders?

After getting everyone else, including Ponyboy, out of the church, Johnny is hit by a falling timber that breaks his back. Dally tries to save him by dragging him out of the church, but Johnny is hurt pretty badly by the time Dally gets to him.
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Why was Dally killed?

Dally wants to die, and he gets his wish. He is gunned down as his gang watches, knowing that Dally always gets what he wants and this time Dally wants to be dead. As these events are happening, Pony's condition is worsening.
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Who killed Dally in The Outsiders?

The policemen kill Dally. After Johnny dies in the hospital, Dally is so upset, he runs away from Ponyboy and robs a grocery store. The police chase him to the empty lot where the greasers hang out. There, Dally takes out his unloaded gun and threatens the police, who shoot him in self-defense.
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